Growing your own herbs is immensely rewarding, providing fresh materials for use in recipes and home remedies, as well as creating attractive and fragrant areas in the garden. All the main types of herbs are described and illustrated in this beautiful handbook. There is step by- step advice on planting outdoors and indoors, growing in containers, growing from seed, taking cuttings, dividing plants, and harvesting and storing. The book shows how to maintain and care for each type of herb, including when and where to plant them, and how to keep them in tip-top condition. It is a must for any gardener who wants to grow these wonderfully aromatic plants.